Sunday, April 25, 2010

Black, White and Fruit

I do love vintage tablecloths, but this week's post is about about the enamel-topped table that hosts my tablescapes.





This table is a vintage 1940's convertible table. The enamel top rests on machine-turned wooden legs. The table can seat two or four, with the two side leaves fitting under the center panel when a smaller table is desired. The black and white stylized art deco design on the enamel showcases dishes wonderfully.



These Fiesta dinnerware luncheon plates featuring fruit decals were offered by the Betty Crocker catalog a few years ago. The fruits include cherries, kiwi and watermelon.







The Betty Crocker premium catalog closed. It was such a great source for decorated Fiesta. I keep hoping that Homer Laughlin will continue the fruit decal series. I'm dreaming of citrus fruits on shamrock, tangerine and sunflower!

I chose this Ikea Dito acrylic flatware because it lets the design of the table show through. The flatware also pairs nicely with these acrylic napkin rings from Bloomingdale's and this vintage acrylic basket put into service as a condiment holder.



The glasses are Crate & Barrel. The vase is a Fiesta Royalty vase.



After lunch, how about a little ice cream in some Manhattan glass bowls?





Thanks for visiting the table this week!

I'm also sharing this Tabletop Time at Between Naps On the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Oh how I do enjoy this weekly celebration of the art of the tablescape!

13 comments:

  1. Very nice! Cute table, but I love your tableclothes too!

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  2. I love vingate tablecloths too -- and I always love your treasures -- but who knew what beauty was beneath? What a wonderful table!

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  3. I love all your tablescapes but I can't always comment on my "smart" phone. I also look forward your articles in The Dish. You inspire me and it is great to find someone who likes to play with dishes too.

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  4. Oh, those decorated Fiesta plates are darling! They look great on your very cool vintage table -- what a treasure! The gerbera daisies are gorgeous and go perfectly with your colorful dishes.

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  5. Thanks for your kinds words! I know it's hard to leave comments sometimes, and I do appreciate everyone's efforts to leave a message.

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  6. This is just too darn cute. Your table is great inspiration to make a vintage tablescape.

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  7. Love the vintage table and the plates are so cute. I've never seen any like them. To bad that catalog closed down. Seems like all the good ones do.

    Hugs,
    joanne

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  8. I love that table, it is gorgeous! The black and crystal go so well with it.

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  9. I love the black and white table design.
    Kelly Bookend Diaries

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  10. Your dishes and glasses complements the table so well. It's an outstanding tablesetting, very modern and chic.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  11. I really like your dishes! Lovely colors together!
    Beth

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  12. Your vintage table is amazing and just like brand new! What fun! And your dishes are so lovely too!

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  13. I love it all, especially your vintage table and the cherry dishes!

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